“We need to make certain they’re able to deliver on those services — number one that police services will not be compromised throughout the city,” Hines said.

Mayor Barrett’s $1.5 billion 2013 city budget includes a $13 million reduction to city operations, eliminating 112 positions through attrition. Mayor Barrett said there will be no layoffs. City workers will have three furlough days — the same as last year, but next year, police officers will be included.

Mayor Barrett’s budget proposal also calls for savings for taxpayers. The average homeowner will see an estimated $26 decrease on their tax and city services bill next year — a savings due in part to declining property values and restructuring.

“In a very difficult economic time, we’re very, very pleased that we’re able to maintain the core services without layoffs and without increases in taxes,” Mayor Barrett said.

$65 million in structural improvements over the next four years to put the city budget closer to balance. Barrett says his four-year plan will apply a “3-R” strategy to achieve that balance — resizing, restructuring and reinvesting.

Modest increases to municipal service charges. It amounts to an annual increase of $17 for a typical homeowner with one garbage cart.

An increase of almost $1.3 million in overtime to enable continuation of the Neighborhood Task Force and other strategic deployments.

A $2.2 million increase for the city’s street paving program for 2013. That’s 15% higher than the level in 2012.